February 7–April 25, 2018
212 NE 59th Terrace
33137 Miami FL
Talks: Nato Thompson
February 7, 7–9pm
212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Talks: Valerie Cassel Oliver
March 21, 7–9pm
212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Talks: Trevor Schoonmaker
April 25, 7–9pm
212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
The series, which will be free and open to the public, launches with Nato Thompson, Artistic Director of Philadelphia Contemporary, former Artistic Director of Creative Time.
Talks is the first partnership between nonprofits Locust Projects and ArtCenter/South Florida, two of the city’s most venerable cultural institutions, coming together under new leadership to provide artist-centered programming.
During intimate conversations throughout 2018, six arts leaders will talk about their curatorial vision and practice, the art and artists that have shaped their careers, and how they support the work of artists, whether in museums or non-traditional spaces.
As a part of the series, the curators will visit the studios of local artists, providing vital feedback and visibility that can build a bridge between artists working in Miami and the international cultural community.
“Both Locust Projects and ArtCenter/South Florida exist for our local artists. We want to see them grow, and provide them access to opportunities that can expand their practice. By working together, our two organizations can expand our reach and do more for, and with, our artists,” said Dennis Scholl, ArtCenter’s president and CEO.
In addition to Thompson, speakers will include Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Trevor Schoonmaker, Artistic Director Prospect.4 New Orleans; Chief Curator and Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University; Deana Haggag, President & CEO of United States Artists; Heidi Zuckerman, Nancy and Bob Magoon CEO and Director, Aspen Art Museum and José Roca, Artistic Director of FLORA ars+natura, Bogota, curator, LARA collection.
“Critical dialogue is an important part of having a dynamic and growing visual arts community. Our partnership with Art Center/South Florida allows Locust Talks to expand in reach and impact. Our new Talks series will further deepen the knowledge base about curatorial practice in Miami, as well as provide our artists with even greater access and feedback from top arts leaders,” said Lorie Mertes, Locust Projects’ Executive Director.
Visit Talks.Miami to see the full schedule and to RSVP. Follow the conversation with #TalksMiami.
About Locust Projects
Founded in 1998, Locust was the first pioneering artist-run space in Wynwood. Today, it is Miami's longest-running alternative space and an internationally recognized, nonprofit presenting never-before-seen major projects commissioned by contemporary artists from Miami, the U.S, and around the world. Locust Projects' core mission is to support artists and their ideas by providing space and resources to pursue ambitious-scaled projects they could not realize in commercial or more traditional venues. For more, visit locustprojects.org.
About ArtCenter/South Florida
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida is a non-profit that advances the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture to an audience of approximately 80,000 people per year. ArtCenter/South Florida creates opportunities for experimentation and encourages the critical exchange of ideas through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, education and outreach. For more information, visit www.artcentersf.org
Contact
Marika Lynch, marika@marikalynch.com, T 305-898-3595
